Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secessionist movement
noun
sɪˈsɛʃənɪst ˈmuːvəmənt
Definition
A political movement advocating for the separation of a region from a larger political entity, typically to form a new sovereign state.
Examples
- The American Civil War was deeply influenced by a secessionist movement in the Southern states.
- Many countries have faced calls for independence from secessionist movements within their borders.
- The Catalan secessionist movement in Spain has gained significant international attention.
Meaning
Secessionist movements arise when a group believes that they should govern themselves independently from their current governing authority, often due to cultural, political, or economic differences.
Synonyms
- independence movement
- autonomist movement
- breakaway movement
- separationist movement
